I gave up the bunny I always wanted today.

[caudex]

I’m disappointed, but I know I did the right thing, and I had to tell people who would understand.

My friend has a 2 year old lop, Finnegan, she bought as a baby at a pet store. He bonded much more strongly to me, probably because at first she was trying really hard to hug and snuggle him, and I had a better grasp of how he wanted to be treated. I had him for a summer and loved it. He still runs around my feet anytime he sees me, climbs into my lap and purrs, and I’m the only one who can cut his nails without a fight. I’ve kinda privately hoped that she’d be so enchanted by the kittens she got this summer, she’d lose interest and I could take him, have him neutered, and bond him to Sophie. I’d have both my babies! (My friend, to be clear, is not an awful pet person at all, I just covet her rabbit. )

 

I was up last weekend, mentioned getting Sophie a friend, and she offered him to me, saying he’s always liked me better and would be happier. I managed to tell her to think about it and be sure, rather than snatching him up and running away. Then I saw Lola.

 

Lola is her room mate’s spayed (French maybe? Twice Finn’s size) lop, who was adopted after being found in an abandoned trailer with burn marks on her. Needless to say, she hasn’t left her cage since she was moved, won’t tolerate being touched, and stops eating when anything traumatic happens. I pointed out to my friend how much she watches Finn when he’s out, and she said he’s been in her cage when they weren’t watching before. So, watching closely, I opened her cage and let him out. This is what happened:

 

She reached out and groomed him. For five minutes. Then came out of her cage for the first time in weeks, and flopped on a cushion. I helped them cut her nails, and put her down, and she was fine. Ate some banana right away, instead of shaking in a corner.

I looked at my friend and told her that Lola clearly needs the support of another animal to feel confident, and she should get him fixed and bond them and put them in a pen together. They were amazed at the difference and agreed that my friend would take custody of Lola if and when the room mate moved on.

For Lola showing us what she needs. I gave up my baby.

[Beka27]

Aw. That’s sweet. Sounds like poor Lola has had it rough. You did the right thing. And fortunately, you and Finn can still be friends. Who knows, maybe someday you’ll end up with all 3? ;o)

[TriBun]

Aw, she loves him. Looks like Lola needs Finnegan more than you, but oh, that’s so hard. Like Beka said, at least you can still be friends and it will be neat to see how Lola and Finn grow together. Hugs, for doing the right thing.

[LizzieKnittyBun]

This story warmed my heart. I know you must be disappointed, but you did a truly good thing helping this poor bun!

I’m glad there are people like you in the world : )

[Elrohwen]

That’s such a sweet story. Hard for you, of course, but you did the right thing for poor Lola and the story of how she came out of her shell warmed my heart.

[Joyfull_music]

I am glad that she can be helped by having a friend.

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